Airport Comparison
| LFO | MSP | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | Kelafo East Airport | Minneapolis-St Paul International/Wold-Chamberlain Airport |
| IATA Code | LFO | MSP |
| ICAO Code | HAKL | KMSP |
| City | Kelafo | Minneapolis |
| Country | Ethiopia | United States |
| Timezone | Africa/Addis_Ababa | America/Chicago |
| Elevation | 1,730 ft | 842 ft |
| Coordinates | 5.660000, 44.350000 | 44.880000, -93.220000 |
Kelafo (LFO) to Minneapolis (MSP) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Kelafo East Airport (LFO) in Kelafo, Ethiopia to Minneapolis-St Paul International/Wold-Chamberlain Airport (MSP) in Minneapolis, United States is 12,987 kilometers (8,070 miles / 7,013 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying north northwest at a heading of 328°.
This is an ultra-long-haul route, one of the longest in aviation. It requires wide-body aircraft with extended range capability such as the Airbus A350-900ULR or Boeing 777-200LR. Passengers should prepare for an extended flight with multiple meal services.
This is an international route connecting Ethiopia with United States. It is an intercontinental flight between Africa and North America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.
Time zone information: When it's 02:40 in Kelafo, it's 17:40 in Minneapolis. With a 9-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.
The return flight from Minneapolis (MSP) to Kelafo (LFO) follows a heading of 49° (northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.
For more information about these airports, visit the Kelafo East Airport (LFO) and Minneapolis-St Paul International/Wold-Chamberlain Airport (MSP) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.